| awareness |
the state or condition of having noticed something or being conscious of something. |
| axis |
a real or imaginary line through the center of an object, around which the object turns. |
| bonus |
a payment added to a person's regular pay as a reward for hard work. |
| defiant |
showing no respect for authority; refusing to obey. |
| economist |
a person who is an expert in the study of economics. |
| lately |
recently. |
| massage |
to treat by rubbing, stroking, or kneading the body. |
| overrule |
to rule or decide against. |
| representation |
the showing or picturing of something in a work of art. |
| squish |
to make a splashing or spluttering sound when squeezed or walked on, as mud. |
| stammer |
to speak in an anxious or uncertain way. People who stammer often repeat sounds and stop between words. |
| thread |
a fine cord used in sewing, weaving, and the like. Thread is usually made of two or more fibers such as cotton twisted together. |
| timber |
trees that are used as wood to build houses and buildings. |
| vanity |
too much pride in oneself or in how one looks. |
| vow |
to promise or pledge in a serious way. |